OAR Success Story / Terrelle & Rocky

Terrelle & Rocky (formerly Joey & Marianne) have got it made! 

My son and I adopted 2 orange tabby's last month form OAR.  My son is madly in love with them!  Thank you! 


They have filled our home  with much laughter, love  and adventure!  We wanted to share a photo or 2 with you....

Stephanie, Tag, Terrelle and Rocky B

OAR Success Story / Nippert aka Keefe

Hello everyone at OAR!

First off, thank you all for everything you do! The process of bringing in a new cat to our home has been so easy with all of your help. It was also comforting knowing that if Keefe didn't work out I had a place to return him. Luckily Keefe has been a PERFECT fit to our home and his name was actually changed to Nippert (thanks to my husband being a big UC fan =)).

He is getting along with the cat we already had wonderfully. My older cat is still a little jealous but they are warming up to each other more and more daily. They are actually chasing each other through the house and wrestling as I'm writing this. =) Nippert is the most cuddly cat I have ever had and is constantly rubbing up against my legs to be picked up and jumping up on my lap the second I sit down. I have attached a few pictures, some of him sleeping in his weird places and a couple with his new friend. With the one in the mirror he actually climbed up over my shoulders and fell asleep while I was getting ready in the morning. Too cute. =)

Thank you again for everything! Everyone was so friendly and helpful and I really appreciate everything. We love our new kitten! I will definitely be recommending your rescue whenever I hear of anyone looking for a new family addition.

Thanks again,
Rebekah T

OAR Success Story / Rory (aka Niko)

Rory is currently two years old and has been the best addition to my life. She is an extremely loving girl, who constantly purrs and loves to cuddle. She has a great talent... which is playing fetch. She loves to bring me a crinkled receipt, hair band, or string and drop it by me so I will throw it, and she will go retrieve it. I was quite impressed when I found out that Rory could do this! Rory loves to greet me as soon I come home, and jump onto my lap. She is such a bundle of joy, I cannot imagine not having her around me.

Thank you OAR!! - Nicole G

OAR Success Story / Emerson & Earl

Hi!

We wanted to give you guys an update on Emerson and Earl. They are doing fantastic, and we really couldn't have asked for better kitties.

Emerson really jumped right in and made himself right at home. He loves laying under the covers in bed with his head on "his" pillow. He's a natural hunter and loves to track down hidden treats and catnip. He also keeps our house bug free. If he sees a fly or a beetle he's immediately on the prowl.

Earl really took a full year to totally adjust. He makes progress everyday. Earl really had a very hard relaxing and wanting to be petted and loved on. However he has always loved to be brushed and comes running to beat Emerson when we're brush them. Now he loves to cuddle on the couch and is always in the mood to be petted. Even though they are still really big boys, they lay in one cat bed all on top of each other all the time. They are no longer afraid of strangers and love to investigate and show off for anyone who comes over.
They have been worth all of our patience and love and are blossoming into very sociable and loving companions.

We appreciate how well cared for and love they were by everyone at OAR before they got to come to their forever home with us. We know what a big difference it made to our boys and to all of the cats and families lives' you touch everyday.

Warm regards,
Kyla and Niki

OAR Success Story / Lily (aka Wilma)

Lily, formerly known as Wilma, has been with us 8 months now and has quickly become a treasured member of our family. Sammy, our 12 year old, has accepted her as a housemate and frequently shares his favorite spots with her. 

Lily loves to sit on a lap and have her head petted, and has become quite fond of canned food (she still requires supervision at mealtime). Lily settled into her new home as if she'd been waiting to be here for years--no adjustment anxiety whatsoever. 

She is a sweet as she can be and a joy to have with us. I just can't imagine why she spent so long without a home of her own, and now I can't imagine our home without her. Lily is helping my heart to heal from the loss of my little boy cat last October--thanks you O.A.R.!

OAR Success Story / Mel & Pete

I am a regular volunteer at the shelter.  When Melrose and Piedmont came to the shelter, they had to be kept separate from the rest of the cats, because they had come from an FIV-positive colony, and it would take some weeks to make sure they tested negative.  Since they were still young--about 5 months old--I hated to see them stay in a small pen for that time, so I decided to foster them at my home. When it was time for them to be re-tested, I returned them to the shelter.  They tested negative, and were ready to be adopted. 

However, when the only person interested in them  wanted only one kitten, I could not stand it, and they came back with me to their "forever home".  As this picture shows, it is great to be able to keep two siblings together.  Needless to say, they are an absolute delight, and my husband, who was never knowingly a "cat person", now delights in stretching out on the chaise, with both cats sleeping on his chest. They have totally enriched our lives, and are a joy each and every day. -- Susan

OAR Success Story / Nehemiah, Ezra & Darius

Another OAR Success Story! 

Still going strong after 10 years (darius) and 11 years (ezra and nehemiah) !

* Nehemiah (bottom left, OAR name: Clifford)

* Ezra (right, OAR name Dennis the Menace)

* Darius (top, same OAR name)

From the Hatch-Tuchman family (now living in Boston)

OAR Success Story / Ike (aka Kitkat)

My fiance and I were looking for a buddy for our 1 year old male cat Twix, who seemed lonely after moving into a new condo. Kitkat (formerly known as Ike) caught my eye immediately at Petsmart where he was waiting for adoption. We were a little unsure how Twix might react to a new cat in the house and have been so pleased with how things have turned out. Within a matter of days they were sleeping together and washing each other. Kitkat has been so much fun for us humans too. He is very loving and enjoys purring, getting pets and playing chase games. I was told he and others in his litter were bottle fed by some of your volunteers and I can't help but wonder if that early human contact contributed to his sweet personality. Thank you all so much for bringing him into our lives and for everything you do! -Emily, Nate, Twix & Kitkat

I have attached some pictures of our boys together, Kitkat is orange and Twix is grey/white.

OAR Success Story / Brody

Adopted by Brandon & Nicole - March 22, 2009

We adopted Brody just over a year ago from OAR. We first saw him at Petsmart in Oakley where his energetic and mischievous personality won us over.

Brody loves to snuggle and can usually be found curled up in a lap or under a blanket. When he isn't napping, Brody loves zooming through the house, sliding across the wood floors while chasing his catnip mouse. He is quite friendly and has never met a stranger. His favorite spot is his kitty bed by the front door, especially on a sunny day. He is known for climbing in anything that opens, drawers, refrigerators, and boxes, just to name a few. He has quite the appetite and loves a kitty treat! He has made the perfect addition to our family.

OAR Success Story / Daisy and Dottie

Daisy and Dottie (formerly Moira and Maisie) were adopted by Luke and Don on New Year's Eve Day 2009.  

"They have settled in beautifully in our Newport home and are now Queens of All They Survey.  They are lively and full of love.  They have every cat toy know to humanity and are especially fond of "the birder", a clump of feathers on a long string which they chase and jump at, resulting in great exercise for them and entertainment for all of us.  Thanks so much for the great work you do there. . . we feel blessed and grateful to have these two ladies in our lives.  " -- Luke & Don

OAR Success Story / Cali

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let everyone know how little Cali (all black female, nee MJ) is adjusting to life . Cali has 7 siblings. One is a male kitten Tuck, (oddly enough, Tuck’s estimated DOB was the day before Cali’s estimated DOB!), a 2 year old, a 5 year old, a 6 year old, a 7 year old and two 9 year olds. And, one skin sibling, Jonah, 5. The recent adoption of Tuck was the primary reason we wanted another kitty, and Cali is it!

Within hours of coming home (not even a week ago), Cali was the little energizer bunny. She never sat still, and the other cats, even Tuck, were a little taken aback. That might have been the status for about 24 hours. J As I expected, the kittens love to play with one another. The rest of the cats are less interested in Cali then they are Tuck (who has only been with us 2 weeks), so I am curious to see how things evolve the next month or so. All of the big cats are very gentle with Tuck and just stare at Cali as she bounds by. The introduction of the kittens has been super easy.

Cali is a big, big love bug. She crawls into our laps, then up on our chests to snuggle. She has been found asleep in my son’s bed in the am (she woke him super early with kisses two days in a row), she really wants attention. She really likes my son (and most cats/kittens seem to be cautious around little ones at first). I can’t say that I have heard her meow. I have seen her mouth open, but, I can’t hear much of anything come out. She sits in the window beds, sniffs the outside air, climbs everything , hated me trimming her nails, and really loves her food.

Thanks to the man (Dave???) that fostered her, and remind him he can call/visit us whenever he would like! Here are some photos. I hope you enjoy them and thanks for allowing us to adopt Cali!!

Johanna

O.A.R. Success Stories / Jewell

Happy New Year! I thought you might like to see pictures of Jewel a year after her adoption! She's a great cat...she squeaks all the time so we call her "Squeakers"!

Nicole loves her as she can pick her up and love on her. Squeakers' belly is still not perfect- she does best on the Nature's Variety patties, but she really doesn't like them much anymore.

As you can see, she's gained weight and seems very healthy. I also give her some Royal Canin which she likes much better. Her eye is still a little runny...I guess that will always be the case.

I hope things are going well for you and OAR. Thank you again for all of your help with this great adoption! Take care!

--JW

O.A.R. Success Stories / Diana

My name is Scott, and I am a 25-year-old first-time cat owner. I could not be more happy with the cat I adopted. She's independent yet affectionate, and bubbling with personality. It's obvious that OAR took great care in raising her from the skinny, hair-missing kitten that presented to them, to the charming 2-year-old cat that I know her as.

While Diana (the name I call her) was not classified as a "special needs" cat, she's been adopted by a sort of "special needs" owner. I have found her not only to be a great companion to unwind with, but also, her nighttime preference for my bedroom has encouraged me to adopt a more healthy nighttime routine and sleep schedule. And, her presence has inspired me to move to a totally non-toxic, "green" assortment of cleaning products. I mention these things because, while I went into this adoption experience anticipating a "win-win" situation--for me, a pet, and for the cat, a "real" home--I guess I never thought that my cat's presence would be such a "BIG win" for me, and I sincerely hope that it is turning out to be a "BIG win" for her as well.

I am very grateful to have Diana around, and also very grateful to all the OAR volunteers who did this, that, and everything for Diana over the years, so that this adoption was possible. If you are thinking about adopting a cat, I applaud you, however, at the same time I caution you in thinking that you will be the shining knight in the relationship; your new kitty will be a shining knight too!

O.A.R. Success Stories / Lucy

When Lucy came home with me in February, she was very shy. She'd spent most of her life at the shelter and was pretty weirded out by her new environment. But within a week, she was coming out of her carrier to rub on me. Nine months later, she's the queen of my apartment and loves cuddling with me and goes crazy for her little stuffed rat. Even though she doesn't have any teeth, she's a feisty little cat who's been an awesome addition to my life.

Grace

O.A.R. Success Stories / Davinci & Madelyn

Our latest success story! Davinci and Madelyn in their new home!




Our latest success story! Davinci and Madelyn in their new home.